Cleeve Abbey, (EH) - Washford

Picnics welcome in grounds; dogs allowed in certain areas only. Disabled parking 70m from entrance the 150m to admission point, via tarmac and cobbled entrance bridge by prior arrangement; disabled drivers may park within the site, 20m from admission point. Access to Abbey ground floor via either 4 steps (exhibition are) or alternative route ramp in grounds gives access to church and cloisters cobbles and gravel in courtyard upper floor reached via staircase which may be possible for ambulant disabled visitors with assistance many seats available Grounds have access on level surfaces, smooth grass, cobblestones and impacted gravel. Toilets not adapted, but accessible to wheelchairs users with assistance small step. Exhibition has easy access to first room via shop two further rooms accessible via 4 steep steps. Shop has easy access. Snacks available from shop.
There are few monastic sites where you will see such a complete set of cloister buildings, including the refectory with its magnificent timber roof. Built in the 13th century, this Cistercian abbey was saved from destruction at the Dissolution by being turned into a house, then a farm.